Pep Guardiola has advised Rodri to disregard Liverpool’s rejection in the Premier League, emphasizing Manchester City’s ambition to create history.
Rodri’s significance to Guardiola’s squad cannot be overstated, as evidenced by Manchester City’s remarkable record with him on the pitch.
In fact, when Rodri has been absent, Manchester City has lost only three league games this season. His impact extends beyond just league matches; he has gone unbeaten in 71 consecutive games across all competitions since February 2023, setting a British record.
However, it’s worth noting that the penalty shootout against Real Madrid does not contribute to this record.
Despite his exceptional contributions, Rodri was surprisingly omitted from the list of eight players considered for the Premier League Player of the Season award. Instead, players like Phil Foden,
Erling Haaland, and Declan Rice were among the nominees. Rice, in particular, has praised Rodri as the best player in the world in his position.
Within Manchester City, Rodri is highly regarded for his exceptional abilities, and the team relies on him to maintain his exceptional form in the final weeks of the season as they strive to secure a record-setting fourth consecutive Premier League title.
Guardiola, while acknowledging the deserving nominees for the Player of the Season award, reaffirmed Rodri’s importance to the team, referring to him as “one of the best.
” Guardiola emphasized that the length of the list of nominees reflects the high level of talent in the league, but it’s crucial for Rodri to recognize his significance to Manchester City and his exceptional qualities as a player.
